OGD proof change?

I was persuing the Michigan liquor list today and I noticed something odd. The standard Old Grand Dad was listed as 80 proof, not 86. This could be a mistake, but given the recent MM business, I don't know. Anybody heard anything about this or noticed 80 proof OGD in the wild?

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I was told by a friend that the 86 was discontinued and replaced with the 80. His wife drinks the 86 exclusively and he has been running around town stocking up on the handles. He is the liquor manager for a large store so I would guess he did his homework and is accurate with his statement. I have seen both bottles recently in helping him find more. I find it interesting that the font they used for the proof makes the 80 look like 86 from a distance. A very sly maneuver. Squire, didn't they consult you before doing this?

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Originally Posted by soad

Better to drop the 86 than the BIB or the 114....but damn, I hate this trend.

I agree. Or raise prices. Would anybody here stop buying OGD 114 if it cost $5-$10 more? I doubt very many would. I wouldn't. It's worth at least that, and I would rather pay more than lose that and the BiB.